Corporate bond buyers demand concessions on AI debt
Corporate bond investors are growing more selective as heavy borrowing by AI-related firms floods the market. While AI infrastructure debt faces widening spreads, traditional corporate issuers continue to see robust demand.
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Highly rated corporate credit buyers are demanding generous concessions for AI-related debt while non-AI issuers enjoy spirited bidding. Gross debt issuance from hyperscalers is expected to hit $420 billion next year, up 60% from 2026 estimates per Goldman Sachs data. The sheer volume of borrowing needed for AI infrastructure is forcing investors to rethink portfolio concentration limits.
